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Catering For ITV Indent
In the depths of winter, we set out for the first of three days catering for the ITV indents team, over at Fullers Garden, West Stow.
An indent is a short image between television programmes that works as a logo to locate the viewer to the channel.
Mark Lane from…
Coronavirus & FolkEast
With so much uncertainty around the Coronavirus and how it will affect us all in the coming months, we just wanted to let you know where we stand here at FolkEast.
At this stage, we are still planning for the festival to go ahead and we hope to see you…
Coronavirus – Covid 19
As this awful virus rips through our world, we have decided to close our doors for the next twelve weeks.
Our last wedding over at Anstey Hall in Cambridge on Friday 20th March was canceled for the best.
Wedding couples wouldn’t want the constant worry for these upcoming months.
Guests traveling…
History of Fish and Chips.
The first fish and chip shop opened in 1860, a truly British combination that has become unbelievably popular in around 150 years.
By 1910, there were 25,000 fish and chip shops in the Britain and in 1929, there were another 10,000
Today, four in every…
Let The Wedding Season Begin
Starting off at Glemham Hall early April was the wonderful Disney spring wedding.
Starting with Pimms in the Rose Garden followed by a Vintage Afternoon Tea and a firm favourite of Fish and Chips.
As the evening guests piled in dressed as Disney…
TOWIE Halloween Party
This Halloween, we had the pleasure of looking after the crew catering for The Only Way Is Essex, for their Halloween bash. It was held in the stunning Suffolk Manor, Glemham Hall, where Serendipity Street often caters for weddings.
Throughout the day, the crew…
Mushy Pea Day
This Friday is International Mushy Pea Day. Fish and Chip Shops along with suppliers from Hong Kong to New York gather to commemorate this glorious accompaniment to our British staple. The 9th of November is a chance to get tasting and talking, as well as…
Proud To Stand With You
Our lovely friends at Glemham Hall have Serendipity Street as one of their recommended caterers and we are so happy to be part of this amazing venue.
Having worked at Glemham for many events including Truly Vintage
Canapés
Why bother with canapés?
We recommend a canapé reception to our customers for a variety of reasons.
- It allows time for guests to mingle and catch up, perhaps after years or perhaps for the very first time of meeting.
- It satiates hunger until the main meal of the event.
- Our…
AHT 75th Anniversary
Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, Suffolk are an outstanding charity. To celebrate it’s success and everything it represents, staff gathered for a day of games, food and fun. For AHT’s 75th anniversary celebrations Serendipity Street provided Paella and our infamous Fish and Chips. Both went down a storm (even…
Bawdsey Manor
Rain failed to dampen spirits at Bawdsey Manor. A huge congratulations to the gorgeous couple Fenia and Amy. What a pleasure it was to cater for your special day.
After an array of pies and cheesy delights guests enjoyed a Hog Roast feast. With Coleslaw, Hot Minted Potatoes, Pomegranate and…
Vintage Carnival
EXCITING NEWS
Our team at Serendipity Street will be debuting at The Vintage Carnival this September. We will be serving traditional Afternoon Tea to all of you wonderful vintage fans. Book now to save disappointment, through us directly at stephanie@serendipitystreet.co.uk and indulge in everything truly vintage. There is such a wide variety…
Folk East
We’re delighted to announce that Serendipity Street will yet again be at the fantastic Folk East Festival (18th, 19th & 20th August 2017). Held at a personal favourite venue of ours, Glemham Hall.
We can honestly say that Folk East is in our opinion the best, family-friendly festival in…
Latitude
From the 4th-18th July our team at Serendipity Street were at Suffolk’s very own Latitude Festival. It was an incredible experience for us to cater for and meet the talented minds and wonderful crew of Lavish and Solas. For anyone that knows the festival, Solas is the genius behind…
Hen Do Hints
A Prosecco Picnic:
Fresh Berries
A bit of Sparkle to make your Prosecco pop
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Elderflower and Raspberry Cordials
Fish and Chip Friday?
..Fish and Chips Anyday.
Can’t decide what catering to have at your event?
Nothing says summer like the smell of Fish and Chips but you needn’t be by the seaside. With our bespoke catering van we can bring that British seaside feeling to you.
With a choice of Fish and…
Cheese and Rosemary Sables
An ideal recipe for a party canapé, something to have in the cupboard for a little savoury snack or wrapped as a gift for friends and family.
They are tangy, crisp, melt in the mouth indulgences (there’s a reason they are one of Serendipity Street’s favourite canapés to make and…
Truly Vintage Wedding Fair
On Sunday 18th June our team will again have the privilege of joining dozens of vintage suppliers and incredible talents at the gorgeous Glemham Hall! We’ll be there serving tea, cake and other delicious goods.
The fair is a fantastic chance for us to meet our lovely prospective couples…
A Lady and Her Bike
Pride of place in our new Bury St Edmunds showroom is a very special bicycle that belonged to a very special lady- Joan Mower. In 1937 aged 14 Joan was gifted this charming bicycle by her brothers, cherished and used religiously for the following seventy years of her life….
‘Cuppa’ on The Hill
Serendipity Street had the privilege of catering for the making of ‘Castle on The Hill’ by Suffolk’s very own Ed Sheeran. Three days in typical British December weather travelling all over Suffolk to stables, marshes, Mildenhall race track and Felixstowe port. Some of the places that captured the nostalgia…
Our New Showroom
On the 1st of May we opened our doors to our newly acquired showroom. Some of you may have known it formerly as Ink House….
A Perfect Thank You
Here at Serendipity Street we need little excuse to fill the teapot and take a seat for Afternoon Tea.
With the Summer finally here, it’s that time of year when the children finish school for the holidays. And what…
Serendipity 3 of NYC
On a recent trip to New York, a few of our clients where eager for us to visit Serendipity 3 which is a cafe on 60th St and 3rd Ave. So we did and we where wowed. From the quirky exterer to the window full of surprises. It’s so…
The Vintage Bicycle Bar
What could be more quintessentially quirky than your very own Bicycle Bar?
Brilliant ideas are popping up year on year in the revival of vintage styles, not least is the beautiful Bicycle Bar, run by Jo & Dan.
Whether it be Pimms or Champagne, cocktails or real ale – Jo &…
Heavenly Vintage
If you are looking for a truly vintage style wedding dress, then look no further.
Heavenly Vintage have a beautiful collection! Click here to see the full collection.
A Truly Vintage Wedding Fair
We are only days away, from one of our favourite wedding fairs of the year.
If you haven’t yet made plans for this coming Sunday 7 June, get yourselves down to Glemham Hall near Woodbridge, anytime between 10am and 4pm.
Not only will we be there (naturally) but there will be…
Vintage Ice Cream Bike – Available for Hire
We source our traditional ice cream from Lakenham Creamery based in Norfolk and you can choose from the following flavours:
French Vanilla
Double Strawberry
Belgian Chocolate
Cointreau Mandarin
New York Coffee
Chocolate Choc Chip
Crema Pistachio
Almond Toffee Crunch
Jamaican Rum &…
150 Years of Wonder
2015 is the year that Lewis Carroll’s much loved children’s story, Alice in Wonderland, celebrates its 150th anniversary…
So much inspiration has been drawn from the story over the years that it’s not just an occasion to celebrate the literature itself but also the style and frivolity that it’s created…
The Norman Tower
We’re really excited to be catering for the St Nicholas Hospice this evening at The Norman Tower in Bury St Edmunds.
We’ll be given a tour of the tower before serving a medieval banquet in the tower house.
The Georgian Townhouse
Our lovely vintage bike had a very special photo opportunity, at one of our favourite venues in Norwich.
Seamlessly merging Georgian charm with a modern offbeat attitude, lashings of style, and an abundance of personality: The Georgian Townhouse is a gorgeous…
I Believe I Can Fry…
That’s right, John and I have been on our fish frying course with the National Federation of Fish Friers.
What did you learn?.. I hear you ask.
Well, our day in Leeds with the NFFF taught us that there are in fact varieties of…
Bonkers About Biscuits?
You can’t beat a good biscuit but here at Serendipity Street are here to tell you…
You can!
These little beauties are just too irresistible. The Biscuiteers make the most wonderful selection for all occasions – with Mother’s Day and Easter just around the corner, this…
Curiouser and Curiouser
Since our first visit to A Most Curious Party wedding fair back in 2011, Serendipity Street has been inspired time and time again by those who exhibit.
Now it’s our turn!
We will be exhibiting at the Most Curious Wedding Fair at St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich this Sunday 8 February.
It…
And you thought we like tea…
A perfect Norfolk farm wedding, with some absolutely fantastic ideas!
A hand made teacup chandelier, tea pot table plan, beautifully packaged tea as wedding favours all clearly…
A Woodland Wedding
What could be more fanciful than a wild woodland wedding?
Anina & MJ certainly challenged their guests (and us) when trying to find this unusual location. Given only a set of co-ordinates to follow, in July this year, we dug out our maps and followed our uncertain sense of direction.
Lanwades Hall Nostalgia
We were really glad to see plenty of brides and grooms to be, attending Lanwades Hall on October 11.
Being back, reminded us of a wedding we were a part of there earlier this year.
Simon and Rosalind’s ideas for their wedding were…
Lanwades Hall
The impressive Lanwades Hall are having a wedding fair this Sunday 12th October, with a few of their select suppliers. We have dressed two tables one being vintage and the other showcasing our new white china and cutlery.
Burlesque & Carousel at Anstey Hall
We are have been invited to a burlesque charity event this Saturday 11th October to raise money for the actress Jenny Seagroves charity, Mane Chance at Anstey Hall.Mane Chance rescues abused…
Seafront Celebrations
There’s nothing more revitalising than the feel of the sea breeze in the air and the sound of the tide against the shore…
That’s why we loved working at the Thorpeness Country Club, one of Suffolk’s many beautiful coastal venues.
The venue boasts…
A tale of two themes
British vintage and traditional Indian decor set this wedding apart from the usual garden affair…
So simple yet typically intricate themes, a combination that’s not out of place with one another, as history would tell you.
We were lucky with the British…
Eric Knowles & Paul Hayes
Free antique valuations today at our Bury St Edmunds showroom with the t.v. experts Eric Knowes, Paul Hayes and our very own Tom Keane.
Suffolk Vintage Wedding Fair
It’s that time of year again to be excited, very excited…
Glemham Hall is one of Suffolk’s grandest houses and this weekend they will be hosting for their forth year running Truly Vintage. The longest standing vintage fair in our region. Can’t wait to see the usual faces of…
Outside Caterer Suffolk
I love my work…
It’s funny when people ask what I do and I reply with Wedding Planner and Caterer. “Wow that must be stressful” they answer. Oh no I say our weddings are a dream to do being vintage they are all very laid back and naturally beautiful.
And that…
Grayson Harper’s 1st Birthday Party
When we were invited to help with Grayson’s first birthday, we were just as excited as the parents! Grayson’s Mum had created some very cool pinterest boards and we couldn’t wait to be part of it.
After decorating the tables and Grayson’s family and friends did a whizz job…
Glemham Hall Wedding Fair
Here we go again serving tea at one of our favourite places in Suffolk, Glemham Hall. Please do join us and view this historic house and grounds, then pop in for a pot of tea and a slice of Victoria Sponge.
Photo Line
Photo lines are a great idea not just to tell the story of your lives so far, but as a perfect backdrop for something special on your day. If you haven’t so many pictures to use, grab yourself an original Polaroid it’s perfect with having the space below to…
Button Button Holes
Button’s are still on trend for 2014 weddings and we want to share with you what we made for our wedding.
Wedding Button Holes
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Candy Bar
I just came across this photo from a 30th birthday party in Norfolk and thought I’d share it. If you are thinking of having a candy bar/table for your event please do get in touch as we have the finest collection of candy jars and candy stripe…
Bridal Experience
This Sunday we will be joining the Eventnet folks for a Bridal Experience. in Chelmsford.
If you are interested you’ll have to get in touch with Karen today.
If you’re free and planning a wedding in…
Divine Simnel Cake
This Easter Day cake by Linda Collister, is made from a light fruit-cake mixture with dark chocolate. There is a layer of marzipan in the middle of the cake and another layer on the top after baking. The cake is traditionally decorated with eleven balls of marzipan to represent the Apostles….
Engaged… take a peep
Don’t you just love this by Veronica Dearly. Her site is full of inspiring wedding stationary, I’m sure you’ll have lot’s of fun looking.
A Seaside Wedding
Last year we were asked to help with the spring wedding of Julia and Pete at the Thorpeness golf and country club.
Like a lot of brides and myself too, Julia couldn’t decide on her cake! cupcake tower, traditional…
Our Vintage Typewriter
We have a beautiful Remington vintage typwriter to hire. With it’s quirky keys and black ink it’s one of those must haves at a vintage wedding. We love displaying our typewriter on the gift table, where guests can wish you all the best. Some couples use their own headed…
Cakes at the Glemham Hall Wedding Show
The last wedding show at Glemham hall, we had the pleasure of being “Tea n Cake Ladies”.
Glemham Hall is one of the friendliest venues in Suffolk. Set in 300 Acres this magnificent Georgian estate, has a full size marque and beautiful gardens with amazing modern sculptures. It’s the…
Wedding Candy Bar
So you fancy having a candy bar at your wedding?
Beware! Candy bars make a great feature table, but if you have lot’s of children you’re sure to have sticky sweets left hanging around. Choose your type of sweets wisely, I would recommend marshmallows, smarties, pink flumps, red jelly lips…
Buy Vintage Be Green
In todays world we are surrounded with so many beautiful things, yet there is still the demand for more to be made…
By buying vintage we are being resourceful and responsible, which helps to protect the environment by consuming less and…
#Elevenses
Here’s a little verse by Colley Cibber, to get you into your Elevenses this Friday morning.
Tea! Thou soft, thou sober, sage, and
Venerable liquid, though female tongue-
Running, smile-smoothing, heart-opening,
Wink-tipping cordial, to whose glorious
Insipidity I owe the…
Vintage Festival
If your free for the 13th to the 15th July, then you need to head over to the Vintage Festival in Northamptonshire. It’s going to be another Wayne Hemingway parade.
The Torch Club will be there for the best in 30’s,40’s and 50’s music. They will also be…
Glemham Hall Wedding Fair
Tomorrow we’re going to the beautiful venue of Glemham Hall for their wedding fair.
There’s going to be a fire in the drawing room and a fully dressed marquee with a host of local suppliers.
Delightfully Engaged
So you’ve just got engaged, congratulations, but what next…
Seal it with a ring…
One of the most important things about the engagement is to seal your love with a ring. Traditionally diamonds are set within a gold or platinum ring. Take a look at the vintage fairs for an individual…
Do you need to hire a wedding planner?
Planning your wedding is great fun, it can be daunting and stressful at times. If you’re trying to juggle work, raising children and running a home, you might have considered a little help. A planner can take away some or all of the stages helping you to create your dream wedding.
A…
Suffolk High Tea
We would like to introduce our newest menu to sit along with our Tea Party Catering and Vintage China Hire.
A selection of finger and open sandwiches on white brown and rye…
March Hare Collective Christmas Fair
It’s that time of year again and I’m sure you’ll be looking for something unique for your loved ones …
If your close to Bury St Edmunds today, your in for a big surprise. The lovely ladies of March Hare Collective have booked The Apex in…
Wedding Show Weekend
Hooray today is the day I’ll meet my Twitter vintage wedding friends. We’ll be over at the Shire Hall in Chelmsford, for the Essex Vintage Wedding Fair. Karen Whybro has been working extremely hard to make this her first event very successful and friendly.
Yesterday I…
Furniture Polish Restorer
Hopefully it won’t come as a surprise that I’m a bit of an eco warrior … As I haven’t posted anything about this for a while, I’d like to share a quick recipe with you.
This polish is fab to bring back life into your lovely wooden furniture.
One part each…
Westminster College
Today we are over at Westminster College, Cambridge for a wedding show. It’s such a beautiful venue if your thinking of tying the knot.
If you are thinking of coming over today, they have a great 50% offer it you book your wedding in 2012.
Vintage Gilt Frames
We do like our gilt frames at Serendipity Street, they are so bold and in the right setting can look quite modern.
Here’s a couple we used for weddings, earlier in the year. We hire these frames and can print your special words, seating plan…
Wedding Show Weekend
Last weekend, we had two wedding shows.
Nicola and Olivia were at Wherstead Park, Ipswich, which was fairly busy. Their stand looked lovely. I’d like to say a huge Thank you to Nicola who was feeling a little under the weather but still managed to chat away on the day.
Manor Farm Wedding Fair
On Sunday I was at The Manor Farm wedding show, in Suffolk and thought you might want to take a peak at our stand. Everyone loved our glass drinks dispenser with tap. We also had a new portfolio photo album from the lovely girls at Dottie.
Shortbread with Candy Centers
In our house we love to bake and this Sunday we crushed up some sweets and made shortbread with a little more flour than usual and hey presto, we couldn’t stop eating these little treats. Please see recipe below, if you dare …
Ingredients
- 4oz or 100gms Butter
- 4oz or 100gms Sugar
- 1 Egg,…
Pop Up Fairground
Another beautiful sunny day in Suffolk and off to Winston to style a vintage wedding. After seeing the colourful road signs we arrived at the old school. Naomi the bride had told me there was going to be a fairground, but I couldn’t believe my eyes when we arrived….
A Very Sustainable Wedding
Deep in the heart of Suffolk, Serendipity Street helped to style a beautiful country wedding for Ian & Rachel. Rachel is the daughter of a local thatcher and decided to have her wedding at the newly built Rattlesden Cricket Pavilion. This impressive timber building is fully equipped with solar…
Vintage 2011
What a jolly good time we all had at Vintage this year. Three days at the Southbank in London dressed up in 60’s and 40’s attire, with hair by Batise and make up by Benefit we felt like starlets from a film set. This is one of…
Vintage Style Hire
For the last couple of days Hannah and I have worked like the clappers … Getting ready to launch the Vintage Style Hire range, we have photographed from field to field full of beautiful vintage props. Not wanting to give too much away, but here’s a little taster of…
March Hare Collective
If you’re twiddling your thumbs this weekend and happen to be close to The Apex in Bury st Edmunds, I have the answer!
This weekend Saturday and Sunday see’s the bunch get together from The March Hare Collective including Serendipity Street.
Vintage Prop Hire In Suffolk
Collecting? “Yes I’m quite good at that”
Over the years I can’t resist buying olde worlde gardening tools … unusual chairs, old suitcases, railway advertising signs, vintage frames, wooden ladders and apple crates to name a few …
And now I have the perfect excuse for my beautiful vintage collection, they…
Truly Vintage Wedding Fair
We had a fantastic day at the truly vintage wedding fair at Glemham Hall on Sunday and met some wonderful people. Anmar Odendal from Crumb Couture Cakes and laura Churchill from Bluebird Vintage to name…
Vintage Wedding Fair
On Sunday we will be at the Truly Vintage Wedding Fair at Glemham Hall and we are truly excited about this, not just to meet like minded people and talk to all of the lovely brides, but to be part of the first vintage wedding event in…